F#m chord on guitar
F Sharp Minor, also written Gbm. Notes: F#, A and C#.
How to play F#m
- Put your index finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 5 (A).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 6 (C#).
- Put your ring finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 7 (A).
- Put your pinky finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 7 (F#).
- Don't play the low E and A strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the D string down.
All 4 ways to play F#m
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 5 position
MediumBarre at fret 2
MediumBarre at fret 4
HardBarre at fret 9
HardNotes and theory
The minor triad swaps the major third for a minor third, which gives it a darker, sadder color. The formula is 1 b3 5, and you will also see it written as F#min and F#-.
Keys that use F#m
More F# chords
All F# guitar chordsF#m with another bass note
minor chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the F#m chord?
F#m (F sharp minor) is made of three notes: F# (root), A (minor third) and C# (perfect fifth).
How do you play F#m on guitar?
The easiest F#m is the "fret 5 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 5 (A). Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 6 (C#). Put your ring finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 7 (A).
Is F#m hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated medium and uses 4 fretted notes.
What is the difference between F#m and F#?
Only the third changes. F# major uses a major third and sounds bright; F# minor lowers that note by a half step, which makes it sound darker. The root and the fifth stay the same.
What key is F#m in?
F#m belongs to 6 keys: D major (as the iii chord), E major (as the ii chord), A major (as the vi chord), C sharp minor (as the iv chord), F sharp minor (as the i chord) and B minor (as the v chord).
What does a minor chord sound like?
The minor triad swaps the major third for a minor third, which gives it a darker, sadder color.